London – UK based distributor Banijay International has appointed Emmanuelle Namiech as its new Managing Director, it was announced by Banijay Group CEO Marco Bassetti. As Managing Director, Namiech will build on Banijay International’s position as a force in the global formats market and deliver strength and experience in finished programming acquisitions and sales, in line with the distributor’s strategic goal to grow its library of English-language content. Recent … [Read more...] about Banijay International appoints Managing Director
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Little Airplane appoints Resident Producer in China
U.S. kids producer Little Airplane Productions (The Wonder Pets!, 3rd & Bird, Small Potatoes) has appointed Stefanie Zhang as its Resident Producer in mainland China. Based in Beijing, Zhang will offer on-the-ground support to Little Airplane’s current clients and partners and work with the company to build new relationships in the Chinese market. Born in Taiwan, Zhang has worked extensively across Taiwan, Macao and mainland China as a music video and commercials director, … [Read more...] about Little Airplane appoints Resident Producer in China
NBCUniversal International Television appoints Managing Director
Singapore/London – NBCUniversal International Television announced the promotion of Justin Che to the newly created role of Managing Director, International Television, Asia-Pacific. In this new position, Che will lead the company’s television business across Asia-Pacific, overseeing both content distribution and channels for the region from the company’s Singapore office. Che’s will report to Belinda Menendez, President, NBCUniversal International Television Distribution … [Read more...] about NBCUniversal International Television appoints Managing Director
Scripps Networks Asia-Pacific appoints Head of Distribution and Ad Sales
Singapore – Leena Singarajah, a media veteran with more than 18 years of experience in channel and content distribution, sales and business development, has been appointed as the Head of Distribution and Ad Sales, Scripps Networks Asia-Pacific, and will be based in Singapore. Singarajah, who will begin immediately in a limited capacity, will start full time on January 1, 2015, and will report to Derek Chang, … [Read more...] about Scripps Networks Asia-Pacific appoints Head of Distribution and Ad Sales
Turner International Asia Pacific’s new Sales Director
Hong Kong – Turner International Asia Pacific has announced the appointment of Awantika Sood as Sales Director, representing the broadcaster’s Kids and Entertainment brands in Southeast Asia. Commenting on the appointment, Phil Nelson, Turner’s Senior Vice President and Managing Director for Southeast Asia Pacific and North Asia, said, “We’re really pleased to have Awantika onboard in this key position as we continue to make significant investments in our Kids and … [Read more...] about Turner International Asia Pacific’s new Sales Director
Starz promotes C. Brett Marottoli
Beverly Hills, California – Kevin Kasha, Head of Acquisitions for Starz, announced the promotion of C. Brett Marottoli to Vice President, Programme Acquisitions. Based in the company’s Colorado headquarters, Marottoli now oversees all movie and TV content programming acquisitions for the company’s Starz Networks premium pay television offerings. She will play a lead role in developing and executing the strategic direction for content licensing and managing studio relations for … [Read more...] about Starz promotes C. Brett Marottoli
